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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University Guilford College SCAD| Charleston Southern University | Ferrum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
CSU | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 900/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
CSU | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 855 students)
CSU vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 26.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at Ferrum College than Charleston Southern University ($37,400.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Ferrum College ($17,536 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 17.6% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($11,250 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Ferrum College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 0.6% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($26,580 vs. $26,417)
CSU vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 149 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming CSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Ferrum College (84.3%)
CSU vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Ferrum College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Ferrum College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Ferrum College (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $800 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $39,000)
- Charleston Southern University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/